Periodontal Probing Should Not Be Used as a Routine Procedure

Periodontal probing should not be used as a routine procedure with dental implant clients because there is a possibility of disturbing the biologic seal that attaches the healthy peri-implant tissue to the titanium abutment. Periodontal probing can cause a local infection within the unattached sulci and lead to implant failure.

A) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
B) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.